What is the best way to travel from Edinburgh to Wakefield?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Flights and Trains to Wakefield from Edinburgh. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Wakefield from Edinburgh?
You can reach Wakefield with just £54 by taking a Train from London North Eastern Railway (LNER), but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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London North Eastern Railway (LNER)3h 31m009:00EdinburghWaverley Train Station12:31WakefieldKirkgate Train Station0EconomyA Train from London North Eastern Railway (LNER) goes from Waverley Train Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 21/06/2026 09:00:00 to Kirkgate Train Station, Wakefield (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/06/2026 12:31:00. 50 Economy ticket for £54 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 31m
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London North Eastern Railway (LNER)3h 24m009:30EdinburghWaverley Train Station12:54WakefieldWestgate Station0EconomyA Train from London North Eastern Railway (LNER) goes from Waverley Train Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 21/06/2026 09:30:00 to Westgate Station, Wakefield (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/06/2026 12:54:00. 50 Economy ticket for £68 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 24m
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London North Eastern Railway (LNER)3h 24m010:30EdinburghWaverley Train Station13:54WakefieldWestgate Station0EconomyA Train from London North Eastern Railway (LNER) goes from Waverley Train Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 21/06/2026 10:30:00 to Westgate Station, Wakefield (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/06/2026 13:54:00. 50 Economy ticket for £68 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 24m
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CrossCountry3h 23m009:08EdinburghWaverley Train Station12:31WakefieldKirkgate Train Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Waverley Train Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 21/06/2026 09:08:00 to Kirkgate Train Station, Wakefield (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/06/2026 12:31:00. 50 Economy ticket for £80 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 23m
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CrossCountry3h 24m010:08EdinburghWaverley Train Station13:32WakefieldKirkgate Train Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Waverley Train Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 21/06/2026 10:08:00 to Kirkgate Train Station, Wakefield (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/06/2026 13:32:00. 50 Economy ticket for £80 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 24m
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Ryanair22h 55m010:30Edinburgh AirportEdinburgh Airport09:25Leeds Bradford AirportLeeds Bradford Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) at 27/06/2026 10:30:00 to Leeds Bradford Airport, Leeds Bradford Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/06/2026 09:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £63 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 55m
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Eastern Air Lines (2011)11h 20m020:55Edinburgh AirportEdinburgh Airport08:15Leeds Bradford AirportLeeds Bradford Airport0EconomyA Flight from Eastern Air Lines (2011) goes from Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) at 27/06/2026 20:55:00 to Leeds Bradford Airport, Leeds Bradford Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/06/2026 08:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £87 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 20m
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EasyJet Airline20h 0m019:55Edinburgh AirportEdinburgh Airport15:55Leeds Bradford AirportLeeds Bradford Airport0EconomyA Flight from EasyJet Airline goes from Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) at 27/06/2026 19:55:00 to Leeds Bradford Airport, Leeds Bradford Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/06/2026 15:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £144 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 0m
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Aer Lingus15h 30m019:55Edinburgh AirportEdinburgh Airport11:25Leeds Bradford AirportLeeds Bradford Airport0EconomyA Flight from Aer Lingus goes from Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) at 27/06/2026 19:55:00 to Leeds Bradford Airport, Leeds Bradford Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/06/2026 11:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £177 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 30m
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KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines3h 50m005:45Edinburgh AirportEdinburgh Airport09:35Leeds Bradford AirportLeeds Bradford Airport0EconomyA Flight from KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines goes from Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) at 27/06/2026 05:45:00 to Leeds Bradford Airport, Leeds Bradford Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/06/2026 09:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £301 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
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What are the fastest trips from Edinburgh to Wakefield?
You can get to Wakefield from Edinburgh in just 3h 23m with a Train from CrossCountry. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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CrossCountry3h 23m009:08EdinburghWaverley Train Station12:31WakefieldKirkgate Train Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Waverley Train Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 21/06/2026 09:08:00 to Kirkgate Train Station, Wakefield (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/06/2026 12:31:00. 50 Economy ticket for £80 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 23m
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London North Eastern Railway (LNER)3h 24m009:30EdinburghWaverley Train Station12:54WakefieldWestgate Station0EconomyA Train from London North Eastern Railway (LNER) goes from Waverley Train Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 21/06/2026 09:30:00 to Westgate Station, Wakefield (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/06/2026 12:54:00. 50 Economy ticket for £68 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 24m
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London North Eastern Railway (LNER)3h 24m010:30EdinburghWaverley Train Station13:54WakefieldWestgate Station0EconomyA Train from London North Eastern Railway (LNER) goes from Waverley Train Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 21/06/2026 10:30:00 to Westgate Station, Wakefield (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/06/2026 13:54:00. 50 Economy ticket for £68 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 24m
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CrossCountry3h 24m010:08EdinburghWaverley Train Station13:32WakefieldKirkgate Train Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Waverley Train Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 21/06/2026 10:08:00 to Kirkgate Train Station, Wakefield (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/06/2026 13:32:00. 50 Economy ticket for £80 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 24m
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London North Eastern Railway (LNER)3h 31m009:00EdinburghWaverley Train Station12:31WakefieldKirkgate Train Station0EconomyA Train from London North Eastern Railway (LNER) goes from Waverley Train Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 21/06/2026 09:00:00 to Kirkgate Train Station, Wakefield (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/06/2026 12:31:00. 50 Economy ticket for £54 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 31m
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KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines3h 50m005:45Edinburgh AirportEdinburgh Airport09:35Leeds Bradford AirportLeeds Bradford Airport0EconomyA Flight from KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines goes from Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) at 27/06/2026 05:45:00 to Leeds Bradford Airport, Leeds Bradford Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/06/2026 09:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £301 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
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Eastern Air Lines (2011)11h 20m020:55Edinburgh AirportEdinburgh Airport08:15Leeds Bradford AirportLeeds Bradford Airport0EconomyA Flight from Eastern Air Lines (2011) goes from Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) at 27/06/2026 20:55:00 to Leeds Bradford Airport, Leeds Bradford Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/06/2026 08:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £87 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 20m
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Aer Lingus15h 30m019:55Edinburgh AirportEdinburgh Airport11:25Leeds Bradford AirportLeeds Bradford Airport0EconomyA Flight from Aer Lingus goes from Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) at 27/06/2026 19:55:00 to Leeds Bradford Airport, Leeds Bradford Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/06/2026 11:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £177 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 30m
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EasyJet Airline20h 0m019:55Edinburgh AirportEdinburgh Airport15:55Leeds Bradford AirportLeeds Bradford Airport0EconomyA Flight from EasyJet Airline goes from Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) at 27/06/2026 19:55:00 to Leeds Bradford Airport, Leeds Bradford Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/06/2026 15:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £144 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 0m
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Ryanair22h 55m010:30Edinburgh AirportEdinburgh Airport09:25Leeds Bradford AirportLeeds Bradford Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) at 27/06/2026 10:30:00 to Leeds Bradford Airport, Leeds Bradford Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/06/2026 09:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £63 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 55m
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Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Edinburgh to Wakefield
What are the most popular stations in Edinburgh and Wakefield?
In Edinburgh, you will usually depart from Waverley Train Station, Haymarket Coach Stop or Princes Street, while in Wakefield you will be arriving at Normanton Train Station, Kirkgate Train Station or Westgate Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Wakefield from Edinburgh? With 5 connections between 2 Flight and Train operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Edinburgh and Wakefield, you can pay as low as £54 with a Train from London North Eastern Railway (LNER).Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from CrossCountry: you will get to Wakefield in just 3h 23m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Edinburgh and Wakefield are London North Eastern Railway (LNER), CrossCountry and Ryanair, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Edinburgh and Wakefield is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Broomhouse or to Stanley, and look at flights from Edinburgh Airport, and landing at Doncaster Sheffield Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Edinburgh to Wakefield?
The most popular companies between Edinburgh and Wakefield, are London North Eastern Railway (LNER), CrossCountry and Ryanair. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Train companies: London North Eastern Railway (LNER) and CrossCountry
Airlines: Ryanair, Eastern Air Lines (2011), EasyJet Airline and 2 more.
All you need to know when you travel from Edinburgh to Wakefield
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Edinburgh to Wakefield. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Edinburgh to Wakefield
How can I reach Wakefield from Edinburgh?
Every day, there are on average 5 connections between Flight and Train, with which you can get to Wakefield from Edinburgh.
How far is Wakefield from Edinburgh?
The distance between Edinburgh and Wakefield is 274.4 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Edinburgh and Wakefield?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 7 kgs of CO2, a train 10 kgs, a car 47 kgs, and a flight 68 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Edinburgh to Wakefield?
You can get to Wakefield with just £54 by taking a Train from London North Eastern Railway (LNER).
What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Wakefield?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Wakefield in just 3h 23m with a Train from CrossCountry.
More routes to Edinburgh and to Wakefield
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Edinburgh and to Wakefield. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
